Riding device



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RIDING DEVI GE Filed Dec. 2e. 1928 2 sheets-sheer 2 A Patented Sept. l, 1931 UNITED STATES PATENT o1-FICE LOUIS COLELLA; OF DETROIT, IMIIGHIG'AEI' mme' DEVICE Application illed December ,26, 1928. SerialiNo. 328,385.

My invention relates to a new and useful improvement in a riding device adapted for use by children and hasfor its object .'.he provision ofv a devicev of this class which will l `afford amusement to the user and requlre the yuser to exercise.

Another object of the invention is the provision of 'a device of this .class which will be simple in structure, economical of manufacture and highly eiiicient in use.

- Another object of the invention is lthe provision of a device of this class on which the rider may, through the effect of a spring, produce a bouncing while in the riders seat and at the same time propel the device through the bouncing eifect.

Other objects will appear hereinafter. rd he invention consists in the combination and arrangement of parts hereinafter de'- scribed and claimed.

The invention will be best understood from a reference to the accompanying drawy ings which. form a part of this specification, and in which,

Fig. 1 is aside elevational view of the invention with parts broken away and parts shown in section.

Fig. 2 is a top plan view of the invention.

` Fig. 3 is a fragmentary sectional view.

$0 taken on line 3-3 of Fig. 1.

FFig. 4 is a view taken on line 4 4 of Fig. 5 is a side elevational view of a modified form of the invention.

85 Fig. 6 is a side elevational view of a modiied form of the invention with parts broken away and parts shown'in section.

Fig. 7 is a top plan view of the form shown in Fig. 6. f

in the modified torri.

Fig. 9 is a fragmentary sectional view of the form shown in Fig. 8.

In the form 'shown in Fig. 1 I provide a base 15 to which is attached the angularly turned end 16 of the spring bar 17. Secured to the spring bar 17 are image forming blocks 18 and 19 which are spaced apart. Formed in the block 18 is a recess 20vin which is inserted one end of a coil Fig. 8 is a top plan view of a chassis used spring'21, the other end engaging thebod engaging plate 22 which cooperates wit the body engaging plate 23 to snugly enage the body of the rider so as to prevent falling from the device. A coil spring 24 engages at one end in the recess 25 formed inthe block 19, these coil springs serving to press the plates 22 and 23 toward each '.other. A seat plate 26 is positioned on one I end of a coil spring 27, the other end of which engages the horizontally directed portion 28 of the leaf spring 17. A foot rest 29 projects laterally outwardly from each side of the leaf springv17. This spring 17 is projected through slots 30 and 31 which are formed in the pyramidal shaped housing 32 in which is positioned a helical spring 33. f

In use, the occupant sitting on the seat plate 26 may through a bouncing of the body bring about an oscillation of the spring 17. Arcuate plates 34 are secured to opposite ends of the base 15 and serve to support the same and prevent tipping of the device sideways.

A device constructed in this manner will aii'ord considerable amusement to a child while at the same time requiring the desired exercise. It is believed obvious that the blocks 18 and 19 may be of any desired shape to simulate animals or other images. Projecting upwardly from the plate 28 at opposite sides are side rails 35 which telescope with the plates 36 secured to the seat plate 26 so that the seat plate is guided in its movement toward and from the horizontally directed portion 28. A hand hold 37 is projected through the block 18.

In Fig. 5 I have illustrated a slightly modified form in which a lear` spring 38 is provided with horizontally directed portion 28 and secured to the blocks 18 and 19 constructed as described. The leaf spring from the base 15, graduations being formed on the upright 44 on opposite sides of the slot 43. A bell 45 is mounted at the upper end of the slot 43 so that when the child has effected the bouncing to a predetermined Vdegree, the slot 43 will be driven upwardly Wiso as to strike and ring the bell 45 thus forming the device so that there is an incentive for the child to spring the member 38 to a predetermined degree, thus requiring an increased `-exercise of the rider.

In the form shown in Fig. 6, I have proL vided a bed or base 46 mounted on roar wheels 47 and 48 and provided with front wheels 49 and 50, these wheels 49 and 50 being fixedly mounted on the shaft 51. Fixedly mounted on the shaft 51 is a gear 52 meshing with a gear 53 which is rotatably mounted on the shaft 54 and carries on its face, so as to be rotatable therewith, a ratchet wheel 55 which is designed to be engaged by the dog 56 which is swingingably mounted on the rockable link or lever 57. This lever 57 is pivotally connected at one end to the link 58 which connects to the angularly turned end 59 of the bell 60 which is provided with the horizontally directed portion 61 on which the blocks 18 and 19 are mounted. together with the seat forming parts described for Fig. 1. A spring 62 is connected at one end to the base 46 and at its opposite end to the `portion 59.

In operation, when the child effects a bouncing of the seat or a rocking of the bell 60 downwardly, the dog 56 will be moved forwardly around the ratchet wheel 55 and upon reverse rocking of the bell 60, the ratchet wheel will be caused to rotate, thus propelling the vehicle forwardly.

In Fig. 8, I have shownja modified form in which a chassis comprising side rails 63 and 64 are connected by the cross bars 65 and 66. This chassis is supported on the shaft 67 on which are mounted wheels 68 and 69. Projected through the forward end of the chassis side rails 63 and 64 is a crank shaft 70 on which is xedly mounted the wheels 71 and 72. A cross bar 73 is mounted on the base of the seat 74 which is attached to a leaf spring 75 constructed and mounted as the leaf spring 17. Downwardl v turned ends 76 of the bar 73 are adapted to engage outwardly projecting lugs 77 which are mounted on the disc 78 which isiixedly mounted on the cra'nk shaft 79. The cranks of the crank shaft 70 are connected to the cranks of the crank shaft 79 by connecting rods 80. Fly wheels 81 are mounted on the crank shaft 7 9. L v

In operation as the bouncing of the seat is effected, the disc 78 will cause the crank shaft 79 to rotate, thus propelling. the vehicle.

With a device constructed in the manner indicated, a durable structure is possible and one which may be economically manufactured.

While I have illustrated and described the preferred form of my invention, I do not wish to limit myself to the precise details of structure shown but desire to avail myself of such variations and modifications as come within the scope of the appended claim.

Having thus described my invention what I claim as new and desire tosecure by Letters Patent is:

In a device of the class described a scat comprising spaced body members movable relatively to each other; resilient means for normally pressing said members toward each other and resisting relative withdrawal of said members; a seat forming plate movably mounted; and resilient means for normally resisting movement of said plate.

In.test1mony whereof I have signed the foregoing specification.

LOUIS COLELLA. 

